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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,097 and 753,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,097 and 753,961 is: 1,548,520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,097 : 753,961 = 753,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,097/753,961 = 753,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,097x = 753,961 × 753,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,097x = 568,457,189,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,457,189,521/367,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548,520.39

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